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Dhaka declines Brics invite: 'It was for Bimstec chair, not PM'

DHAKA: Bangladesh Thursday turned down an invitation to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the Brics Summit's outreach session, saying there is no scope to send a govt representative to the summit as PM was not invited and the invitation was instead extended to Bimstec Chair.

The Times of India · Sep 10

Bangladesh rules out possibility of PM Rahman's India visit for BRICS outreach

Bangladesh stated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India this week. He was invited to the BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC Chair, not premier. Dhaka prioritizes bilateral visits and discussions when the environment is favorable. Discussions continue positively regarding Bangladesh-India trade relations. The Ganges Water Sharing Treaty expiry in December…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Bangladesh seeks 'propitious environment' for PM Rahman's India visit; links it to Hasina's extradition

Bangladesh requires India to create a favorable environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. This condition is tied to Dhaka's pending extradition requests for deposed Premier Sheikh Hasina. Hasina's recent virtual press conference from New Delhi has strained bilateral relations between the two nations. India maintains that Hasina's extradition request…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Strategic ties with India, China guided by mutual benefit: Bangladesh minister

Bangladesh's strategic relationships with major powers, including India, China and Russia, will be guided by mutual benefit and welfare of citizens, state minister for foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam said and stressed Dhaka does not need to choose between Saarc and Bimstec.

The Times of India · Jul 7

Myanmar's military leader is in Thailand for talks on earthquake relief

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the leader of Myanmar’s military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, have visited the Thai capital for diplomatic talks widely assumed to focus on efforts to restore peace in war-torn Myanmar

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus presents throwback picture to PM Modi at bilateral meet in Thailand

PM Modi and Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus meet in Bangkok; discuss water treaties amid tensions over China remarks and minority issues. Read more at Dynamite News.

Dynamite News · Apr 4, 2025

Leaders in the Bay of Bengal region agree to improve trade ties and disasters relief efforts

Leaders of nations in the Bay of Bengal region have pledged to improve trade and transport cooperation as they concluded a summit in Bangkok

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

Indian PM Narendra Modi to Meet Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at BIMSTEC Summit

Indian PM Narendra Modi will hold his first meeting with Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus in Thailand today. The talks come amid tensions over minority rights and Yunus's recent comments on India's Northeast. Read more at Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Apr 4, 2025

Protest As Quake-hit Myanmar Junta Chief Joins Bangkok Summit

Protesters displayed a banner calling Myanmar's junta chief a "murderer" as he joined a regional summit in Bangkok on Friday, a week after a huge earthquake killed thousands, leaving desperate survivors pleading for food and shelter.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2025

Head of Myanmar's military government visits Thailand in rare overseas trip

The head of Myanmar’s military government arrived in Thailand on Thursday in a rare international trip as his country recovers from a devastating earthquake that killed thousands

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025